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April 15, 2021 at 8:43 pm
“G-d spoke to Moshe and Aharon, saying: If a man has on the skin of his body: A white blotch or a bright spot …. The Priest shall pronounce him ritually impure, for this discoloration is Tzaraas.” (Vayikra 13:1-6)
It was a gift. Not the type of gift that makes you feel loved and appreciated; but the kind of gift that opens your eyes and heart to the realities of life. The gift to which I refer was the gift of Tzaraas (loosely translated as leprosy). Tzaraas was a physical manifestation of a spiritual malady. The Talmud explains that if one spoke Lashon Hara (slander against another), they would be stricken with a strange skin disease. One would have to appear before the kohen (priest) to have the discoloration or blotch examined. If the spot met certain criteria, the ko...
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April 15, 2021 at 8:32 pm
The root problem of the מצרע — the Metzora is evident in his very name: צָר עַ[יִן] — a stingy eye.
One who possesses an ‘evil eye’, one laced with jealousy and contempt for all who disturb his narrow view of the universe and his machinations, will infiltrate negativity to every interaction, inciting divisiveness, stress and dissatisfaction.
Most often it is the caustic comments and insensitive words that become the agents of the evil eye that wreak havoc among society, and breed the numerous sins associated with the Metzora, as enumerated throughout the Talmud and Midrash.
Despite the wagonload of sins born by the Metzora, upon the conclusion of the suffering he must endure because of his attitude, the Talmud state...
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April 15, 2021 at 8:25 pm
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said Wednesday that U.S. intelligence agencies do not know exactly when or how COVID-19 was initially transmitted.
“The intelligence community does not know exactly where, when or how the COVID-19 virus was transmitted initially,” Haines told a Senate hearing. She noted two theories, that it emerged from human contact with infected animals or the result of a laboratory accident.
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“We’re continuing to work on this issue and collect information,” Haines said in response to questio...
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April 15, 2021 at 8:02 pm
Sens. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, and Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., are working on a minimum wage compromise they hope can garner bipartisan support after Senate Democrats failed to pass a $15 minimum wage, reports the Washington Examiner.
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A group of 20 additional senators, 10 Republican and 10 Democrats will be negotiating the bill with the two senators.
Romney was mum on the specifics, however, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., a member of the group, reported the number he believes will pass, “I think it’s $11,” he said, accord...
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April 15, 2021 at 8:00 pm
The wave of the vaccine future may be a one-two punch aimed to KO both COVID-19 and the flu with one shot.
Moderna CEO, Stéphane Bancel, appeared on NBC’s Squawk Box Wednesday morning to discuss a much anticipated move by the pharmaceutical company that would make boosting both vaccines simpler and more effective.
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“COVID-19 is not going away. It’s not leaving the planet,” Bancel said, adding that with the variants mutating, getting a booster shot custom designed to neutralize whatever form of the coronavirus...
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April 15, 2021 at 7:57 pm
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said Wednesday that she would not support former President Trump if he ran again in 2024.
Fox News’s Neil Cavuto directly asked Cheney, the third-highest ranking Republican in the House, if she would support Trump in 2024 on his show, Mediaite reported.
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Cheney was one of 10 House Republicans to vote for Trump’s impeachment after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Cheney told Cavuto that Trump’s actions leading up to the riot “...
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April 15, 2021 at 6:03 pm
Chaim V’Chessed has learned that, effective immediately, entry permits to Israel will no longer be issued to student visa holders.
This sudden decision by the Israeli authorities is due to the discovery of fraudulent activity involving entry permits. Several non-students have been caught in recent days entering israel under the guise of students. Authorities have learned that unscrupulous individuals charged large sums of money for these illegitimate permits.
An immediate ramification is that student visa holders currently in Israel are advised not to leave Israel at this point, if they desire to return to Israel in the near future. It is unknown how long the permit moratorium will last.
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April 15, 2021 at 4:21 pm
George Floyd died of a sudden heart rhythm problem due to his heart disease while being restrained by police, a retired forensic pathologist testified for the defense Wednesday at former Officer Derek Chauvin’s murder trial, contradicting experts who said Floyd succumbed to a lack of oxygen from the way he was pinned down.
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Dr. David Fowler, a former chief medical examiner for the state of Maryland and now a member of a consulting firm, said the fentanyl and methamphetamine in Floyd’s system, and possible carbon monoxide poisoning from auto ex...
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April 15, 2021 at 3:44 pm
IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig told lawmakers on Tuesday that the annual “tax gap” between the amount of taxes owed and the amount paid on time could hit $1 trillion a year, prompting bipartisan calls for action.
The figure is much higher than the agency’s previous estimates, and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle at the Senate Finance Committee hearing signaled a willingness to take steps toward narrowing the gap.
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The focus on unpaid taxes comes amid a debate over how to pay for President Biden‘s $2.25 trillion infrastru...
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April 15, 2021 at 3:34 pm
Former Vice President Mike Pence underwent surgery to implant a pacemaker after experiencing a slow heart rate, his office disclosed on Thursday.
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Pence, 61, had a successful procedure to implant the device on Wednesday, according to a press release. He is expected to make a full recovery and return to normal activity within days.
"My family has been truly blessed by the work of these dedicated healthcare professionals," Pence said in a statement. Read more of this developing story at FOX News
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April 15, 2021 at 3:30 pm
NEW YORK – The Orthodox Union’s (OU) Yachad, the leading organization for individuals with disabilities, has announced its April and May virtual speaker series dates to provide inspiration and chizzuk to families of individuals with disabilities. The sessions are being held monthly and feature top Jewish speakers like Rabbi Judah Mischel, Rabbi Paysach Krohn and Rebbetzin Aviva Feiner.
The first of the three sessions, took place late March and featured Rabbi Judah Mischel. Nearly 100 families joined the midday session.
The upcoming session in April features Rabbi Krohn who will speak about “Inspired Parenting.” It will take place place Tuesday, April 27 at 8:30 PM EDT. Through relevant and touching stories, Rabbi Krohn will touch upon values, attitudes, ...
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April 15, 2021 at 3:04 pm
The Democratic-controlled House Oversight Committee approved a bill to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state, sending it to a vote on the House floor as soon as next week.
But the legislation, which cleared the committee on a 25-19 party-line vote, stands little chance in the Senate in the face of broad opposition from Republicans.
“The United States is the only democratic country that denies both voting rights in the national legislature and local self-government to the people of its capital,” Oversight Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney, a New York Democrat, said. “And that is wrong. It violates everything we stand for as Americans.”
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April 15, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 15, 2021 - Testing this Motzaei Shabbos, Apr. 17, will take place from 9:30PM-10:15PM.
Click here to view the complete schedule.
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April 15, 2021 at 1:52 pm
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said people will “likely” need a booster dose of a Covid-19 vaccine within 12 months of getting fully vaccinated. His comments were made public Thursday but were taped April 1
He also said it’s possible people will need to get vaccinated against the virus annually.
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“It is extremely important to suppress the pool of people that can be susceptible to the virus,” he told CNBC’s Bertha Coombs during an event with CVS Health. He added the vaccines will be an important tool in the fight against...
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April 15, 2021 at 1:48 pm
President Rivlin:
“Alongside countries who are interested in peace, there are still nations and terror organizations who threaten our very existence. Iran threatens the peace and stability in the Middle East and in the entire world. It is playing a dangerous game that could lead to a fire that could get out of control. We will not accept threats to destroy Israel and will do everything we can to stop those who wish to harm us. The attempt to accuse Israel in the International Criminal Court will not succeed. We will fight for justice, and we will win.”
In honor of Israel’s 73rd Independence Day, Yom Haatzmaut, President of Israel Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin today, Thursday 15 April / 3 Iyyar, hosted the traditional annual reception for the diplomatic and consular corps in...
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April 15, 2021 at 1:38 pm
Stocks hit records highs Thursday as investors sifted through strong economic data and another batch of earnings.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained over 270 points, or 0.81% crossing the 34,000 level for the first time. UnitedHealth and Microsoft touching fresh records. The 1,000 milestone move is the third fastest on record, as tracked by the Dow Jones Market Data Group.
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While the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.17% and 1%, respectively. Both the Dow and the S&P were trading at all-time highs. Read more at FOX...
